Question 1 · Quick check
practicable
CEFRC1
/ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Possible and sensible to do in practice.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailAvailable for use; accessible or employable.
Examples
The law in most states says that cyclists must ride as far to the right as is practicable.
The new plan was accounted practicable.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 3
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsServing a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
More examples
In contextThis sober and unflinching analysis should be read and reckoned with by anyone concerned with practicable change in the long-suffering region.
I glanced up, — there was no trap door which led to the roof. No practicable nook or cranny, in which a living being could lie concealed, was anywhere at hand.
Monday’s executive order called on the secretary of state and director of the Office of Management and Budget to pause funding “with all practicable speed.”
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Origin
adjective
Borrowed from Latin prācticābilis, partly modelled on Middle French praticable. By surface analysis, practice (verb) + -able.